Ben Herring is a rugby union coach and former professional player.

Playing career

Herring began his professional playing career in New Zealand, as an openside flanker. He played for Southland and later Wellington in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship (NPC). He made his Super Rugby debut with the Highlanders, and later joined the Hurricanes. In 2007, Herring moved to England to join the Leicester Tigers. A series of concussions forced his early retirement in 2009.

Coaching career

Following his retirement, Herring was appointed assistant coach at Leicester under Richard Cockerill. He then moved to Japan to join NEC Green Rockets.

External links

  • www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Assistant ... Ben-Herring ... /story.html